Need stereo pre

NeilGabriel
NeilGabriel Posts: 1,487
edited August 2007 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
I am looking for an inexpesnive pre so I can experiment with a stereo amp I picked up. I am using an integrated for the pre now, but would like to try a pure pre. I don't need a phono section. Maybe $250 or less. Thanks. PM me if you have sometnhing. Mike
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited July 2007
    I have a very inexpensive Pre you could have for $50 + shipping.

    It's an early 1990's Kenwood KC-207. Actually works pretty well, but defnitely not hi-fi.

    Does have remote capability (universals work well), phono, and some other cool features.

    Let me know. If you want something a little higher end but still inexpensive, I think B&K Pro-10 is a good one that can be found for $150 - $200 used.
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
    Bedroom: Samsung HPR-4252, Toshiba HD-A2, HK 3480, Signal Cable, AQ speaker cable, Totem Dreamcatchers, SVS PB10-NSD, URC MX-850
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  • NeilGabriel
    NeilGabriel Posts: 1,487
    edited July 2007
    Thanks, AG. I'll check out the B&K as I would like to do something that I might end up wanting to keep awhile. Was checking out the NAD 162, which is still a little pricey and the Rotel 1070, which seems to vary.
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  • MillerLiteScott
    MillerLiteScott Posts: 2,561
    edited July 2007
    I am gearing up to sell my Nakamichi CA-5 in the not to distant future. It has a phono stage and a power strip that is controlled by the power button on the pre. I got it from Mark < 6-7 months ago. It is within your budget also.
    I like speakers that are bigger than a small refrigerator but smaller than a big refrigerator:D
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  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited July 2007
    I have and adcom gfp 555 FS in the flea market. I'm asking 150 shipped, make me an offer.

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  • soiset
    soiset Posts: 724
    edited August 2007
    I gots an Adcom GTP-400 in the flea market for a hunnert bucks.
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited August 2007
    Let's review. . .

    $50 Kenwood POS
    $100 Adcom 400
    $150 Adcom 555

    Someone needs to get in here with their best $200 pre offering, then maybe a $250 one. We'll eventually have the whole range covered.
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
    Bedroom: Samsung HPR-4252, Toshiba HD-A2, HK 3480, Signal Cable, AQ speaker cable, Totem Dreamcatchers, SVS PB10-NSD, URC MX-850
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  • NeilGabriel
    NeilGabriel Posts: 1,487
    edited August 2007
    And knowing me, i'll just get frustrated with all the choices and go buy something new for $1,000....well, maybe not this month. I have found a used Adcom GFP 565 that seems like a good choice for about $200. Oh and a Rotel RC 971 (no phono section which I would not use and like saving the expense). Oh (2), I also like this NAD 1700 model that is pre and tuner, but is about 18-19 yrs old. Not sure if "vintage" is wise or not. Thanks for offers and other advice.
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  • engtaz
    engtaz Posts: 7,663
    edited August 2007
    Could you let everyone know what you finally decided on and why.
    Thanks
    engtaz

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  • NeilGabriel
    NeilGabriel Posts: 1,487
    edited August 2007
    engtaz wrote: »
    Could you let everyone know what you finally decided on and why.
    Thanks

    I got the Adcom 565...cost, good reviews....very good condition....and it sounds excellent with the NAD amp and LSi9s. Much easier purchase than the two cars I had to get for my kids this week! What an ordeal. Do not try buying a nice used car the week before school starts.
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,601
    edited August 2007
    NeilGabriel wrote: »
    I got the Adcom 565...cost, good reviews....very good condition....and it sounds excellent with the NAD amp and LSi9s. Much easier purchase than the two cars I had to get for my kids this week! What an ordeal. Do not try buying a nice used car the week before school starts.

    Somebody's just got a heart stopping car insurance bill!
    "The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited August 2007
    NeilGabriel wrote: »
    I got the Adcom 565...cost, good reviews....very good condition....and it sounds excellent with the NAD amp and LSi9s. Much easier purchase than the two cars I had to get for my kids this week! What an ordeal. Do not try buying a nice used car the week before school starts.

    buy one car... and both kids have to share it.. kid 1 gets it on even days.. kid 2 gets it on odd days.. ;):p
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited August 2007
    Edited.
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
    Bedroom: Samsung HPR-4252, Toshiba HD-A2, HK 3480, Signal Cable, AQ speaker cable, Totem Dreamcatchers, SVS PB10-NSD, URC MX-850
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited August 2007
    AndyGwis wrote: »
    2 cars is cheaper than 1 car + therapy for 2 kids that feel betrayed by their parents.

    Unless they are twins and or hurting financially, I think you need to go two cars. Or, give them the choice (one $15K car, or two $7.5K cars).

    damn.. i'm thinking more like a two $800 cars... ;):D

    my first car was a POS, so do I think alot of other's first cars were too. ;)
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  • dudeinaroom
    dudeinaroom Posts: 3,609
    edited August 2007
    WOW will you adopt me. My first car cost me $200 buck, and I had to pay for it, and the insurance. AH...I miss my nova.
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited August 2007
    Just a hypothetical number I pulled out of my arse. With many here and elsewhere buying thousands of dollars in audio gear, I didn't think it would be that offensive :)

    Then again, I live in North Dallas / Plano where everyone is uber materialistic. Probably skewed my sense of reality a bit. . . but this forum continually skews it even further when we start talking about $500 speaker cables and such.

    Edited original. We now resume your regularly scheduled program.
    Stereo Rig: Hales Revelation 3, Musical Fidelity CD-Pre 24, Forte Model 3 amp, Lexicon RT-10 SACD, MMF-5 w/speedbox, Forte Model 2 Phono Pre, Cardas Crosslink, APC H15, URC MX-950, Lovan Stand
    Bedroom: Samsung HPR-4252, Toshiba HD-A2, HK 3480, Signal Cable, AQ speaker cable, Totem Dreamcatchers, SVS PB10-NSD, URC MX-850
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